Megabus bus service now available between Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis

Megabus announced a new route between Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis on Thursday. The bus will run twice a day between the cities beginning Feb. 29.

Fares for the bus route will begin at $1 per seat and increase as the travel date nears.

To celebrate the addition of the new route, Megabus will be giving away 1,000 free tickets. To try and get a free seat, use the promo code "TN1000" when purchasing tickets.

"Megabus.com has rapidly become the travel option of choice for millions of people and today we're excited to expand our offerings in Tennessee," said Dale Moser, president and COO of megabus.com. "As Americans continue to look for ways to stretch their income, we will continue to provide safe, convenient and affordable travel."

Megabus was founded in 2006, and has since become a widely popular option for travel. Megabuses are state-of-the-art environmentally-friendly, double-decker buses with free wi-fi, power outlets and restrooms.